PoliticsUAE pardons Egyptian dissident-poet al-Qaradawi facing 10 years in prison

UAE state media says President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has pardoned Egyptian opposition activist and poet Abdul Rahman al-Qaradawi. He had recently received a 10-year sentence and a 200,000-dirham fine from an Abu Dhabi court over alleged activities aimed at stirring and undermining public security. His release has not been confirmed.

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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-09-05 08:14Original